What is Alexa drop-in? Amazon Echo intercom explained

Drop In lets you connect your own Echo device to an Echo device owned by one of your contacts, for voice- or video-calling.

They'll need to grant you permission first, which should stop unwanted snooping. You can also drop in on any Amazon Echo device that you already own.

Drop In works using audio, but devices with screens (like the Echo Spot) will enable video calling. You'll both hear an alert sound, and then see a frosted glass panel that eventually fades into clear video.

Alexa drop-in compatible devices

First, you'll need to make sure you have a drop-in compatible device. The following speakers will all work: